Every single situation is different, but we can draw some generalizations...
Seller Motivation and Pricing - If they just lost a deal, we might negotiate down. If they've 5 bidders, we might negotiate up and price isn't always most important.
If Price Is Not the Only Thing, What Are The Others? Maybe Seller prefers a big down payment to show financial strength (likelihood of final mortgage approval). Maybe seller needs a very soon or far-out closing date. Some care about the family they sell to and like to receive 'love letters' (ask us)- they want good people as their neighbors' future neighbors!
Can Your Agent Get The Deal Done? Seller and their agent want to work with people who can see the transaction through to closing, capable of solving problems all the way. (For a list of pitfalls your agent must often handle, click here.)
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